Water Quality in Tuscaloosa, AL (35546)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 35546.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 16 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 77% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

4,275

Population

6

Water Systems

18

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Tuscaloosa Water & Sewer

2 health-based
Surface water 166,524 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Northport Water Works (City Of)

All resolved
Surface water 40,551 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Jasper Water Works And Sewer Board

All resolved
Surface water 28,638 people served
10 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.44 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Berry, Town Of

All resolved
Surface water 4,887 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

B & L Grocery & Restaurant

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Manascos Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
7 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Tuscaloosa (35546) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18.

Fewer violations 77th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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